CARTAGENA, Colombia — John McCain hailed the economic benefits of free trade to Colombians Wednesday, raising the possibility of an eventual hemispheric-wide agreement even though a weak economy at home has soured many U.S. voters on trade agreements.
With Americans increasingly anxious about the effects of trade on the sinking economy, John McCain heads Friday to Canada, where he plans to herald free trade and argue that Barack Obama’s “protectionist” policies could be harmful to U.S. alliances.
JAKARTA (Thomson Financial) - Indonesian shares were higher in early trade on Friday as coal producers rebounded following heavy losses in the previous session, with the Dow's rise overnight boosting sentiment.
(RTTNews) - The Australian dollar edged slightly lower against most of its major counterparts ahead of the release of trade balance and exports data in the month of May, to be released at 9:30 pm ET Tuesday.
